30 Miners Entombed After Gas Explosion at Davis Mine
Elkins West Virginia February 5 thirty miners were entombed after a gas explosion at Davis Coal and Coke Co mine No 25 in Thomas ten miles east of the city Eight are dead five rescued Superintendent Daniel R Jones was among the dead and died trying to save others A rescue party led by Ott Boyd Jones and McDowell worked to reach trapped men but the motor fan failed and the search continues with hope abandoned for the missing men
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Elkins
W. Va
Davis Coal and Coke Co
Thomas
Daniel R. Jones
D. M. Boyd
Henry
Jones
Tony Skyski
Pelino Jarnaldo
Dom
Coyote Wiward Marto
Pete Jar ‘Fyorte
Jesse Allen
Entrrance
Ott
Boyd and Jones
McDowell
Coke Department
John Jenkins
Arthur Stewart
William Woods
Boyd
Stewart
Davis Coal & Coke Co
Maryland Mystery: Hand Found near Telegraph Pole
A Forestville deputy sheriff reports a severed hand found tied to a telegraph pole, with a finger missing likely for a ring. Officials cannot identify race due to decomposition and suspect either a black hand or other perpetrator. Washington detectives may join inquiry as the case nears resolution.
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Washington
D. C
Forestville
Arthur Suit
Inspector Boardman
Washington Police Force
Suit
Foestville
Riot Fails as Police Break Up Militant Catholic Sit In
Paris February 4 police kept order outside the Barnabite monastery renamed Church of the Holy Apostles amid a militant Catholic reception opposing Archbishop Vilatte. Handbills denounced him as an American monkey. fights broke out inside before vilatte led a pontifical mass amid expulsions and crowd chaos.
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Paria
Barnabite
Church of the Holy Apostles
Vilatte
Independent Catholic Movement
America
M. Briand
Father Roussin
Antioch
St. Peter
Roussin
Catholica
Fire Destroys Tobacco Plant in Cincinnati
A ten hour blaze gutted the Day and Night Tobacco Co plant at Plum and Genesee streets. The five story building and all contents were reduced to ruins, with stock, materials, and machinery lost. Cold froze water and created an enormous iceberg as crews fought the fire. Loss estimated at 59000 dollars.
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Cincinnati
Day and Night Tobacco Co
Plum and
Genesee Streets
Bride and guests shaken as stranger commits suicide at wedding
In New York on February 4 a stranger believed to be Videric Hugron of Waterbury Connecticut shot himself in an apartment doorway where a wedding was to occur. Death was instant and the ceremony was postponed as the coroner conducted a quick inquest. Guests, including the bride, denied knowing the suicide’s identity.
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New York
Videric Hugron
Waterbury
Thaquicide
Demands Refused by Philadelphia Brotherhood Leaders
The grievance committee for the brotherhood of firemen and trainmen on the Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie asked for higher wages and hours equalization but were refused any concessions. In Fremont Nebraska a couple, August Andr ern aged 78 and his wife age nine, were found dead in their home.
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Philadelphia
The
Brotherhood of Firemen
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Erie
Fremont, Neb
Andéreon
Demonstration Backs Reichstag Victory as Berlin Crowds Cheer
In Berlin on February 6 thousands gathered outside newspaper offices, marching 40 000 to 50 000 strong and singing Wacht am Rhein and Deutschland Ueber Alles. Prince Von Buelow spoke of German spirit and duty, while the Kaiser and empress appeared on the palace balcony to thank supporters and hope the fervor lasts.
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Berlin
von Buelow
Prince von Buelow
Reichstag
Germany
Bismarck
Four Men Shot to Death in Winnsboro Texas Feud
In Winnsboro Texas on February 6 a dispute over local option led to a gunfight on the road. W. A Milam and his son W A Milam Jr fought two brothers named Wofford. all four fired until their revolvers were empty. All four died leaving four widows and fifteen orphans. The men were prosperous farmers except Milam Jr a fire department member.
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Winnsboro
Tex
W. A. Milam
W. A. Milam, Jr
Wofford
Here
Young Milam
Officer Kills Superior in Mississippi Station
In Jackson Mississippi on February 6 a policeman Isaac Lewis shot Police Captain Holzapfel in the station killing him almost instantly he then fired at Chief Boyle but missed Lewis reportedly had been drinking and may be insane with an incoherent statement about being tired of Holzapfel strutting around.
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Jackson
Miss
Isaac Lewis
Holzapfel
Boyle
Lewis
Golden Wedding Observed By Huther Couple In 50th Year
Yesterday Mr and Mrs George P Huther celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with relatives and friends. The celebration featured Ferdinand All Star Orchestra music and a meal of ample provisions. Born in 1830 and 1837 the couple emigrated from Germany to the United States and lived in Louisville Ferdinand Schnellville and other Indiana towns before settling in their current community. Ten children were born with fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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George P. Huther
Ferdinand All Stara Orchestra
Mr. Huter
Wm. Huther
Ben Buening
Jos
Kitten
Florens Kitten, Sr
Leonard Mueller
Frank Hoge
John Hass
Mike Uebelhoer
Jos. Uebelhoer
John Rheinacker
Wm. Bretz
John Stallmann
Peter Mueller
Leo Snyder
Gustav Woerter
Carl Ehrmann
Joseph Woerter
Peter Huther
Ben Lengers
John Hassfurther
Herbert Uebelhoer
Jacob Kirwell
Paul Ehrmann
Ed Mueller
Frank Mueller
Wm. Haug
Katie Huther
Francis
Katie
Rudie
Emma Mueller
Ludwina Woerter
Lizzie Haasfurther
Bade
Mosbach
Germany
New Orleans
Louisville
12Th Street
Huter
Margareth Becker
St. Martinia
Schnellville
Ind
Our City
Tailor's trade joins in wedding anniversary wishes
The News congratulates a tailor and his spouse on their wedding anniversary and hopes they celebrate a diamond anniversary 25 years from now.
Ferdinand Railway Tax Vote Prompts Elector Understanding
A local notice urges residents to vote next Friday on a two percent tax for Ferdinand Railway Co. One percent added to the regular tax for this year and one percent for next year total two percent. The paper notes a St. Louis bid of $40,000 to build and equip the railroad and warns that voting down could end the opportunity.
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Ferdinand Railway Co
Ferdinand
St. Louis
New Liquor Law Advances in State Senate
The State Senate approved the strictest anti liquor measure yet debated by 36 votes to 7. It bans false name shipments by rail and enacts fines from 50 to 500 dollars with 30 to 90 days in jail for selling liquor without a license. An affidavit can seed a search, aiming to close wholesale outlets in small towns.
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State Senate
Justice of the Peace
Five Firemen Hurt In Tremont Street Blaze
Boston fire at Hunt Bros store 1275 Tremont street partially destroyed. Five firemen badly injured while fighting flames. Loss estimated at $5,000.
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Boston
Hunt Bros
Tremont Street
Come out this evening to see the missing cook
In a fragment from a local story Subd bubs invites neighbors to dine and laments the departure of the cook who plans to leave tomorrow. Cillman notes she stays tonight to do her best and ease the loss.
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Subdbubs
Cillman
Schuetz Brothers Win Four Year Mail Contract
ST MEINRAD correspondence notes Schuetz Brothers awarded the next four years of mail service from the post office department starting July 1. They are already in the livery business and can manage the venture within their existing operations. Also reported are local marriages, illnesses, and deaths affecting residents.
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Schuetz Brothers
Post Office Department
Socials and Chronicals of Local People in Mariah Hill
Ed Roos returns to Louisville after a few days at home. Will Bosler suffers paralysis and remains in critical condition. A large civic trip to the county capital occurs. John Fischer of Daviess County visits relatives here. A box social at Miss Bertha Maslowsky’s schoolhouse entertains many youths. A social at Kilian Nord’s home honors John Fischer with music games and singing.
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Roos
Louisville
John Fischer
Daviess, Co. Ky
Bertha Maslowsky
Kilian Nord
Card Party Honoring Miss Ida Ernst Hosted by Tretters
A Sunday card party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tretter honored guest Miss Ida Ernst. Attendees included Misses Katie Kemper Maggie Gude Rose Drach Rose Metzger Laura Tretter and Ida Ernst and Messrs John Kemper Ed Tretter Tom Egler Vincent Metzger George Gude Jos Kunst Ed Dierman Frank Ebenkamp. Prizes awarded to Laura Tretter and Rose Metzger for the ladies and John Kemper and George Gude for the gentlemen. Lunch followed, and all present enjoyed the event.
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Henry Tretter
Ida Ernst
Anton Hueleman
Katie Kemper
Maggie Gude
Rose Drach
Rose Metzger
Laura Tretter
John Kemper
Tretter
Tom Egler
Vincent Metzger
George Gude
Jos. Kunst
Dierman
Frank Ebenkamp
Gents
Paralyzed farmer found near Mariah Hill in critical condition
William Bosler, a prosperous farmer living about a mile and a half from Mariah Hill, was found paralyzed last Sunday morning on his way to church. Neighbors reported scratches on his face and his condition is described as critical.
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Will. Bosler
Wm. Bosler
Mariah Hill
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